Mystic Tour to Chartres and Carnac
October 6th – October 12th, 2011

Presented by Geoffrey Hoppe & Linda Benyo
and Channelings by Adamus Saint-Germain

Prehistoric cultures and celtic cults, Christian masonry and the aspiration to manifest secret solomonic wisdom in stone, spiritual insights and new consciousness – in the atmosphere of France and with the guidance of Adamus: this is the Crimson Circle mystic tour October 2011 to Chartres and Carnac.

Crimson Circle Mystic Tours
A group of adventurers of life and  pioneers of consciousness, coming together in a open-hearted atmosphere of friendship and joy. Lucid channelings by Adamus Saint-Germain and inspring seminars with Geoffrey Hoppe & Linda Benyo. Always an unforgettable experience of its own! Wulfing von Rohr coordinates this tour and these are the places we will visit:
  Chartres
The medieval Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, a Latin Rite Catholic cathedral located in Chartres, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Paris, is considered one of the finest examples of the French High Gothic style. The current cathedral, mostly constructed between 1193 and 1250, is one of at least five that have occupied the site since the town became a bishopric in the 4th century.

What makes the cathedral special from an art historical viewpoint is its exceptional state of preservation. The majority of the original stained glass windows survive intact, while the architecture has seen only minor changes since the early 13th century. The building's exterior is dominated by heavy flying buttresses which allowed the architects to increase the window size significantly, while the west end is dominated by two contrasting spires - one, a 105 metre (349 ft) plain pyramid dating from the 1140s, and the other a 113 metre (377 ft) tall early 16th century Flamboyant spire on top of an older tower. Equally notable are the three great facades, each adorned with hundreds of sculpted figures illustrating key theological themes and narratives.

Since at least the 12th century the cathedral has been an important destination for travellers - and remains so to this day, attracting large numbers of Christian pilgrims, (many of whom come to venerate its famous relic, the Sancta Camisa, said to be the tunic worn by the Virgin Mary at Christ's birth), as well as large numbers of secular tourists who come to see this Unesco World Heritage Site.
What many “official” descriptions do NOT mention is, that the cathedral is on the site where in celtic times an important goddess worship had a century-old tradition. See also: The Mysteries of Chartres Cathedral by Louis Charpentier.


Chateau de Maintenon
The Chateau de Maintenon is a castle which is best known as being the private residence of the second spouse of Louis XIV, Madame de Maintenon. Afterwards we will enjoy a “wine tasting seminar” and learn some basics about French wines.

Sainte Suzanne
We will visit this charming medieval town on a little hill on our way from Chartres to Carnac, enjoy the original buildings and some local lunch. Sainte Suzanne has been nominated as one of the most beautiful place in all of France!
Carnac:
One of the richest treasures of prehistoric artefacts and remains of the people of the neolithic period (5500-2200 BC), who constructed dolmens and menhirs and left intriguing and magic works of art. 3000 dolmens are standing in and around Carnac. The megalith monument at Gavrinis in the Golf of Morbihan is the most elaborately decorated “temple” of old.

Itinerary
Thursday, 6th:
Arrival at Hotel Chatelet in Chartres (pick-up from Paris airports can be organized)
Evening dinner at hotel (included in package); Welcome Seminar

Friday, 7th:
Morning guided tour cathedral and crypt with diocese guide / lunch on your own in town
Afternoon Seminar / evening free

Saturday, 8th:
Morning Seminar / lunch on your own
Bus trip to castle Maintenon and tour with guide / late afternoon wine seminar
Evening free

Sunday,9th:
Bus from Chartres to Carnac with stop-over at Sainte Suzanne at midday / lunch on your own
Late Afternoon Seminar at hotel Le Celtique in Carnac / Evening dinner at hotel (included in package)

Monday, 10th:
Morning seminar / lunch on your own – beach
Museum and tour of Dolmen alignments and other Carnac treasures / evening free

Tuesday, 11th:
Bus and boat trip to Gavrinis (oldest temple site) / lunch on your own
Afternoon seminar at hotel / farewell dinner at hotel (included in package)

Wednesday, 12th:
Departure from Carnac to Lorient (regional airport)

Included in package price:
- Hotel double occupancy and breakfasts
- dinners on 6th in Chartres and on 9th and 11th in Carnac
- all entry fees (cathedral and crypt Chartres; castle of Maintenon; wine tasting seminar;
  museum Carnac, Dolmen alignment Carnac; boat trip and entry Gavrinis)
- bus trip from Chartres to Maintenon and back; from Chartres to Carnac; around Carnac

Extras:
- transfer Paris airport – hotel Chartres
- transfer hotel Carnac to regional airport Lorient
- single occupancy in hotel
- meals and drinks (some wine is included in package dinners!)

Special Mention:
- participants can come early in Chartres and/or stay longer at Carnac at the selected hotels at the special group price

Question please contact Suzy at suzys@crimsoncircle.com or 1-303-642-0864